Carrigaline

Carrigaline (Irish: Carraig Uí Leighin, meaning 'rock of Ó Leighin') is a town and civil parish in County Cork, Ireland, situated on the River Owenabue. Located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south of Cork city, and with a population of 18,239 people,[1] it is one of the largest commuter towns in the county.[11] The R611 regional road passes through the town, and it is just off the N28 national primary route to Ringaskiddy. Carrigaline grew rapidly in the late 20th century, from a village of a few hundred people into a thriving commuter town[12][13] although some locals still refer to it as "the village".[14] The town is one of the key gateways to west Cork, especially for those who arrive by ferry from France. Carrigaline is within the Cork South-Central Dáil constituency.

Carrigaline
Carraig Uí Leighin
Town
Carrigaline – Water Park Road
Carrigaline – Water Park Road
Carrigaline is located in Ireland
Carrigaline
Carrigaline
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 51.8166°N 8.3905°W / 51.8166; -8.3905
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCork
Area
 • Total4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total18,239
 • Density4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (IST)
Eircode routing key
P43
Telephone area code+353(0)21
Irish Grid ReferenceW727625

Economy

Carrigaline Pottery, situated in Main Street, closed in 1979, but was subsequently re-opened and run as a co-operative for many years after that. Despite its small size, the village also had a small cinema, owned and run by the Cogan family. Neither the pottery nor the cinema exist today. The Carrigdhoun Weekly newspaper is published in Carrigaline.

The town has four banks and a credit union. There is a long-established Supervalu supermarket, as well as a Dunnes Stores and Lidl. The four-star Carrigaline Court Hotel is located across from the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St John. In addition to retail shops, Main Street has a number of pubs and restaurants. A Dairygold Co-op Superstore is located on Kilmoney Road.

Demographics

As of the 2016 census, Carrigaline had a population of 15,770.[9] Of this population, 83% were white Irish, less than 1% white Irish traveller, 11% other white ethnicities, 2% black, 1% Asian, 1% other, and less than 1% had not stated their ethnicity. In terms of religion the town is 81% Catholic, 8% other stated religion, 11% with no religion, and less than 1% no stated religion.[15] By the 2022 census, the population had grown to 18,239.[10]

International relations

Carrigaline has town twinning agreements with the commune of Guidel in Brittany, France, and with the town of Kirchseeon, in Bavaria, Germany.[16]

Transport

Carrigaline is served a number of Bus Éireann bus routes. These include route 220 (Ovens via Ballincollig, Cork City and Douglas), 220X (Ovens via Cork City onwards to Fountainstown and Crosshaven), 225 (Cork Kent railway station via Cork City and Cork Airport onwards to Haulbowline), and 225L (Carrigaline Industrial Estate via Ringaskiddy to Haulbowline).

Carrigaline railway station closed in 1932.[17]

Culture

Sport

Local sporting organisations include association football (soccer) clubs Avondale United FC and Carrigaline United A.F.C., Gaelic Athletic Association club Carrigaline GAA, rugby union club Carrigaline RFC, and other tennis, badminton, basketball, golf, and martial arts clubs.[18]

Religion

Carrigaline's Roman Catholic church, the church of 'Our Lady and John', was built in 1957.[19] The local Baptist church was founded in 1987.[20] The Church of Ireland (Anglican) church, St Mary's church, dates to 1824.[21]

Notable people

See also
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References
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  20. "Carrigaline Baptist Church – About Us". carrigalinebaptist.ie. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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  22. McCrery, Nigel (2011). The Coming Storm: Test and First-Class Cricketers Killed in World War Two. Vol. 2nd volume. Pen and Sword. pp. 372–73. ISBN 978-1526706980. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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